nlerd writes:
I've always been under the impression that Christians generally believe God made man in his image, and if he did that I'd assume Christians would think that the universe was created to house man. Unless they believe there is some other reason for there being so much more to the universe, why have so much stuff that is not needed for the existence of life on Earth outside of Earth and the Sun?
Hi Nlerd. Welcome to EvC. In order for you to get a handle on what the Bible teaches, regarding inhabitant of the Universe, the best way is to read up on the Bible. Take the Book of Revelation, for example, the last book of the New Testament; There are many different creatures such as legions of angels of different status, etc.
My understanding of the Universe is that it is infinite in size and time having boundless space. God is so great and beyond our understanding that he, via his multi-present Holy Spirit is aware of all that's happening in every part of the Universe.
We cannot imagine all that's likely out there. We will never know in this life.
Some place in the book of Psalms, King David described Jehovah, the Biblical god by saying that his greatness is "unsearchable."
Nothing at all that he purposes to do is too difficult for him. Over the decades, as I've lived the Christian life and prayed to him for guidance and help, he has shown himself to be strong (all and more than I could imagine) on the behalf of me and my family.
There are, according to the Bible beings capable of appearing and disappearing in the presence of mankind. There are demonic beings capable of invading the bodies of humans. There is a vast array of creatures in the Universe, according to the Bible.
The first chapter of the book of Job is another example for you to consider.
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